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if you think about what's going on in america, this week and every week in america, 44,000 people lose their health care. 17,000 people file for bankruptcy because of health care costs and 4,500 people die because of lack of health care insurance. we have to make sure it's available to everybody, but we also have to contain the costs. the public option does that. we think it's the best way of doing -- >> why not the co-ops? >> first of all, the co-op has never been done nationally, it's only been done in two small markets, so we have no proof it's going to hold down costs, only for the co-ops itself, not that it's going to drive down costs, because they have no national purchasing ability. i think the public option is something we could gear up, it could work, and it's an option. it's not something that we're going to mandate for people. it's something that people can opt into and it's a good choice. >> but it's a deal breaker if it's not in there? >> i think it's an important thing for us to all move forward on. i want to see the debate in the senate. i am positive that at the end of
if you think about what's going on in america, this week and every week in america, 44,000 people lose their health care. 17,000 people file for bankruptcy because of health care costs and 4,500 people die because of lack of health care insurance. we have to make sure it's available to everybody, but we also have to contain the costs. the public option does that. we think it's the best way of doing -- >> why not the co-ops? >> first of all, the co-op has never been done nationally,...
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now, of course, this is america, we are capital c. capitalists, nobody begrudges anyone a giant profit, particularly if they're serving an important national need, like providing health insurance to the american people. so while the ten biggest health insurance companies were seeing their profits rise over 400% between 2000 and 2007, how were they doing it serving that important national need? how were they doing at the whole providing health insurance to the american people thing? ew, apparently while they quadrupled their profits between 2000 and 2007, the number of americans without health insurance grew by 19%. that seems bad. but not for everyone, also by 2007, the ceos of the ten largest health insurance companies were taking home an average compensation of $11.9 million each. every year. while the number of americans without health insurance for whom a burst appendix can mean bankruptcy has gone through the roof. it was the insurance industry that bankrolled efforts to kill the last effort of health care reform in bill clinton'
now, of course, this is america, we are capital c. capitalists, nobody begrudges anyone a giant profit, particularly if they're serving an important national need, like providing health insurance to the american people. so while the ten biggest health insurance companies were seeing their profits rise over 400% between 2000 and 2007, how were they doing it serving that important national need? how were they doing at the whole providing health insurance to the american people thing? ew,...
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you think america did a pretty good job turning our massive war time mobilization into the 1940s into a massive economic and scientific and educational jugger nut in the 1950s and 1960s? say thanks to the gi bill in large part for a lot of that. the new gi bill offers new vets up to 100% of tuition and housing as well as things like books and supplies. if there is a cloud in the silver lining, it's that the website created to guide veterans through the paperwork morass of this new benefit is not user friendly. to help the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization iraq and afghanistan veterans of america has set up their own website to try to help veterans navigate their new benies. check it out at new gi bill.org. we've posted a link at rachel.msnbc.com. >>> also, as the republican party searches for meaning in the political minority, a characteristic affliction of some of its most senior members appears to be the inability to connect big, obvious political dots. case in point? senator john mccain. senator mccain, how important is it for the republican party to try to appeal to latinos? >>
you think america did a pretty good job turning our massive war time mobilization into the 1940s into a massive economic and scientific and educational jugger nut in the 1950s and 1960s? say thanks to the gi bill in large part for a lot of that. the new gi bill offers new vets up to 100% of tuition and housing as well as things like books and supplies. if there is a cloud in the silver lining, it's that the website created to guide veterans through the paperwork morass of this new benefit is...
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, we probably would have told you neither one of those thirngs were likely, but it's the promise of america fulfilled and the prok we fight every day for future generations. to my republican colleagues, it's hard to tell the hispanic community when you have a woman on the yale law review, became a top prosecutor in new york city, went on to get appointed by a republican president to the district court of the federal district court, and then by a democratic president passed by congress's both democrats and -- at the time, and you have a great history of precedent, commitment to press didn't, the constitution and the rule of law, and you still say to a latina like that i can't vote for you, it sends a message to the community, no matter how hard we try, no matter how hard we work, no matter how many barriers we break, somehow you still find us lacking. >> i'm glad you were lucky enough to be there today to cast that vote. thanks for joining us today, senator menendez. >>> for more, let's bring in jamal simmons, sam stein and john feehery. let's consider the politics of this. pretty big republ
, we probably would have told you neither one of those thirngs were likely, but it's the promise of america fulfilled and the prok we fight every day for future generations. to my republican colleagues, it's hard to tell the hispanic community when you have a woman on the yale law review, became a top prosecutor in new york city, went on to get appointed by a republican president to the district court of the federal district court, and then by a democratic president passed by congress's both...
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it's common sense for middle america. when the republican party takes the ronald reagan world view, we have 60% of america supporting us. obama is the minority position in wanting stimulus over spending and having the government double your cost of energy and on taking over health care. he's off in left field and he's given us all the independents. look at the polling data. >> 70% of the american people want the public option and that includes 50% of republicans. >> that's an odd poll. if you go for the polls that have been run recently, support for his government takeover of heck has collapsed, his own personal support has collapsed. people going to town hall meetings and asking questions, which the democrats seem to think are un-american, are not getting answers that make them happy. >> grover, we're running out of time here. i apologize, we're running out of time here. final question to you, when you see some of the town halls including the one in pennsylvania and i'm particularly focused on the one in missouri with re
it's common sense for middle america. when the republican party takes the ronald reagan world view, we have 60% of america supporting us. obama is the minority position in wanting stimulus over spending and having the government double your cost of energy and on taking over health care. he's off in left field and he's given us all the independents. look at the polling data. >> 70% of the american people want the public option and that includes 50% of republicans. >> that's an odd...
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but middle america. if middle america's not behind it, is that why the white house is willing to drop this facet, this public insurance option, public option? >> yeah. every poll shows that the american people are not for health care revamping. they're for health care reform but the white house hasn't been clear. as to exactly what they're selling. the senate doesn't even have a bill. now if we didn't have the worst economy since the great depression, these are president obama's words -- why are we not focusing on the economy and jobs? why are we focusing on health care for which the american people do not see as a crisis? >> alex, i'd like to speak to that, if i can. you cannot separate health care and the economy. the president's absolutely right on that. health care consumes 1 out of 6 american dollars today. 16% of our gdp. the cost of health care are bankrupting small business and big business and families. you can't fix the economy unless you fix health care. but brad is wrong. the senate does have
but middle america. if middle america's not behind it, is that why the white house is willing to drop this facet, this public insurance option, public option? >> yeah. every poll shows that the american people are not for health care revamping. they're for health care reform but the white house hasn't been clear. as to exactly what they're selling. the senate doesn't even have a bill. now if we didn't have the worst economy since the great depression, these are president obama's words --...
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at bank of america, it practically does. use the bankamericard power rewards visa credit card and earn rewards like cash back with every purchase. cash you can put into savings. or even use to help pay down your credit card balance. it's one of the many ways we make saving money in tough times a whole lot easier. >>> we were shocked. but we knew instantly in our hearts that the nightmare of our lives was finally coming to an end. >> that's journalist laura ling speaking this morning about her surprise to discover that former president bill clinton had arrived in north korea to help her and euna lee. let's bring in romash, assistant managing editor for "time." you were world affairs editor for "time" magazine and spent different time in parts of the globe. how in your mind was this independent diplomacy by president bill clinton and will it alter the negotiation stance of the u.s. when it comes to working with north korea? >> well, i mean, that is great relief, obviously, to the families and a wonderful moment for the america
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i introduce them to the most fuel-efficient midsize sedans... ...and suvs in america. i don't know if you've heard, but this fuel efficiency thing.. kind of a big deal. anyway, ford and lincoln mercury have you covered... with showrooms full of fuel-efficient cars, trucks, suvs, crossovers, and hybrids. how's that for going green? now, get 0% financing plus up to $1,500 cash back on most ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles. go to ford.com, or visit your ford or lincoln mercury dealer. and you know what, it works. nutrisystem for men: flexible new programs personalized to meet your goals. what's great about nutrisystem is you eat the foods you love and you lose weight. i'm dan marino. i lost 22 pounds on nutrisystem and i've kept it off for three years. for a limited time, get an extra three weeks of meals free! that's right, you can get an extra 21 breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and snacks. that's 105 meals free! i had awesome results. i mean, i lost 22 pounds, my goal was 20, it came off fast, and the food was great. it's what every guy's been waiting for: it'
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. >> i have come here tonight to stand with you, to change america. >> he will be one of the greatest united states senators. there's no question about it. >> it is a mark of ted's greatness that he does not care who gets the credit as long as the job gets done. >> edward moore kennedy. >> ladies and gentlemen. >> he's been a democratic stalwart for morning four decades. champion of such social causes as civil rights, immigration reform and universal health care. in his personal life, senator edward kennedy has suffered great pain and been in the midst of great controversy, enduring what many called the curse of the kennedys. but tlhrough all of his politicl triumphs and personal tragedies, there has been one constant in the life of senator kennedy, a commitment to public service, a commitment first instilled by his parents, joseph and rose fitzgerald kennedy. childhood friends joseph patrick kennedy and rose fitzgerald marry on october 7, 1914. he is the son of a successful businessman, an irish-catholic community leader. she the daughter of john francis fitzgerald, the legendary hon
. >> i have come here tonight to stand with you, to change america. >> he will be one of the greatest united states senators. there's no question about it. >> it is a mark of ted's greatness that he does not care who gets the credit as long as the job gets done. >> edward moore kennedy. >> ladies and gentlemen. >> he's been a democratic stalwart for morning four decades. champion of such social causes as civil rights, immigration reform and universal health...
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we have few more important issues in america today, and we need to be steadfast in our commitment to learn from those who have legitimate concerns and criticisms, but there's no way you can rewrite this bill to satisfy this mob. we need to be firm and committed to a strong, public plan that will give that nudge to the insurers. you know, they talk about taking a middle ground on this. well, according to correctional budget office, 96% of the people under our plan right now, before the blue dogs start messing with it, 96% will be in private insurance. isn't 4% in a public plan enough of a compromise. do we have to give up entirely? >> democratic congressman lloyd doggett of texas. thank you very much for your time tonight. >> thanks, rachel. >> and i wasn't there but on behalf of the country, i'm sorry about what happened to you. it was very rude. >> good night. >> thanks. >>> when it comes to professionally organized fake grassroots rent-a-mob, shutting down what used to be normal democratic processes as congressman doggett suggested, today's organized health care riots have a long a
we have few more important issues in america today, and we need to be steadfast in our commitment to learn from those who have legitimate concerns and criticisms, but there's no way you can rewrite this bill to satisfy this mob. we need to be firm and committed to a strong, public plan that will give that nudge to the insurers. you know, they talk about taking a middle ground on this. well, according to correctional budget office, 96% of the people under our plan right now, before the blue dogs...
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viagra, america's most prescribed ed treatment, can help you enjoy... a more satisfying sexual experience. ready to talk to your doctor? find out how at viagra.com ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. don't take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain... as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting... more than four hours. stop taking viagra and call your doctor right away... if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. 20 million men have had the "viagra conversation." ask your doctor if viagra is right for you. ♪ viagra! >>> two decades ago, a simple robbery led to a tragic crime. >> i saw my wife and my son, then i started getting mad. >> and a ride through modesto turned deadly for two brothers. >> that's where the big snowball effect started coming in. >> come here. >> finally, an inmate tells his
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you're famous as the governor who is quite literally against the united states of america. at least the united part. the extremist fringe may love governor perry for threatening to secede, but in politics the price of cultivating the fringe, the price of that is losing your support from absolutely everyone else who is not on the fringe and that's why politicians get caught saying who me? they try to both cultivate the frank and to deny that they are doing so as anti-reform practices threatening and intimidating members of congress started to make news last week, mr. stihl tried to publicly disown the tactics telling "the washington times," "i had nothing to do with that. i did not encourage that." >> the national republican party gave thim a brand name. even today, they're sending out press releases gleefully promoting them to have their attempts to talk about health care with their constituents about drowning out the mobs. but if you ask the republican party, the answer is, who, me? it's an awkward political move courting the extremist fringe but not wanting to be seen as
you're famous as the governor who is quite literally against the united states of america. at least the united part. the extremist fringe may love governor perry for threatening to secede, but in politics the price of cultivating the fringe, the price of that is losing your support from absolutely everyone else who is not on the fringe and that's why politicians get caught saying who me? they try to both cultivate the frank and to deny that they are doing so as anti-reform practices threatening...
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his legacy, public service and his concern for america's least powerful. as he said so many years ago, the work goes on, the cause endures, and the dream will never die. that's all for this edition of "headliners and legend," i'm lester holt. thank you for watching. >>> the kennedy brothers, they stirred their rival's blood. richard nixon put it this way, when you beat a kennedy, you beat the best. the trouble was, nobody did following the death of senator edward kennedy, here is the hardball political story how these extraordinary brothers sought the american presidency. >>> let the word go forth from this time -- >> he made this the best generation. >> let us offer new hope. >>> in the 1950s, politics meant men in flannel suits, adlai stevenson, richard nixon. they were dull, stodgy and sexless. in 1966, someone new appeared on the political radar. the democratic convention in chicago that summer, a young politician battled the old guard for the vice presidential nomination. in the process, catapulted himself on to the national stage. his name was jack k
his legacy, public service and his concern for america's least powerful. as he said so many years ago, the work goes on, the cause endures, and the dream will never die. that's all for this edition of "headliners and legend," i'm lester holt. thank you for watching. >>> the kennedy brothers, they stirred their rival's blood. richard nixon put it this way, when you beat a kennedy, you beat the best. the trouble was, nobody did following the death of senator edward kennedy,...
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she talks about the real america. i don't know if michael's in manhattan is the real america. >> michael's is a very high end restaurant in new york. celebrities like barbara walters, a lot of news journalists. it is a place you go to be seen, correct? it's not a place. >> it's not a place i would go to be seen. unfortunately, i'm no relation to the michael that owns the restaurant. >> we wish. >> but she's up there working on her book. she was meeting with her publisher and i think she wanted people to know why she was in new york so she wouldn't get a spotted in the playbook or in the tabs up in new york, people wondering what she's doing when he she promised to be out in the real america. >> tamron, you know whatever, i want to go somewhere to be seen, i go to wherever mike allen is. >> david and i always have fun. >> we have a confession. that wasn't sarah palin. it was me and david who called you up. >> candid camera. >> make sure it wasn't april 1st. >> it's impressive she called you that late at night. >> let's
she talks about the real america. i don't know if michael's in manhattan is the real america. >> michael's is a very high end restaurant in new york. celebrities like barbara walters, a lot of news journalists. it is a place you go to be seen, correct? it's not a place. >> it's not a place i would go to be seen. unfortunately, i'm no relation to the michael that owns the restaurant. >> we wish. >> but she's up there working on her book. she was meeting with her publisher...
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viagra, america's most prescribed ed treatment, can help you enjoy a more satisfying sexual experience. to learn more, cruise on over to viagra.com. ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. don't take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain... as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help... for an erection lasting more than four hours. stop taking viagra and call your doctor right away... if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. ♪ viva ♪ viva now's the time to get moving... >>> welcome back. with so much going on now at the white house, i'm rejoined by savannah guthrie. you were talking about how important the downward trend in the economy has recording the president's deflation in the polls and tomorrow is unemployment number day. robert gibbs said they know it's going to go beyond 10%. how concerned are they about the numbers tomorrow? >> they're concerned. if there's any economic indicator that every amer
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. >> but america, knowing none of this, had bigger worries, as the country faced numerous challenges -- from the bay of pigs to the berlin wall. the toughest test came in october, 1962, when u.s. spy planes photographed soviet nuclear missile bases being built in cuba just 90 miles away. >> we will not prematurely or unnecessarily risk the cost of worldwide nuclear war in which even the fruits of victory would be ashes in our mouth. >> jack's key advisor during the 13 days of the cuban crisis was his old campaign manager. together, the kennedy brothers came up with a creative solution. the u.s. put a naval quarantine in place while secretly agreeing to pull obsolete u.s. missiles out of turkey. in exchange, the soviets removed their missiles from cuba. the crisis was averted. it was the kennedys' finest hour. >> what did your dad say about it afterwards? >> well, what he said was, we are going to nuclear holocaust, the end of the world. >> back home, another issue was reaching the boiling point. civil rights. kennedy knew every step he took could hurt him in the upcoming 1964 electio
. >> but america, knowing none of this, had bigger worries, as the country faced numerous challenges -- from the bay of pigs to the berlin wall. the toughest test came in october, 1962, when u.s. spy planes photographed soviet nuclear missile bases being built in cuba just 90 miles away. >> we will not prematurely or unnecessarily risk the cost of worldwide nuclear war in which even the fruits of victory would be ashes in our mouth. >> jack's key advisor during the 13 days of...
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. >> whenever america has set about solving our toughest problems, there have always been those that sought to preserve the sta cuss quo by scaring the american people. >> reporter: he dealt directly with end-of-life procedures in a very personal way. >> i just lost my grandmother last year. i know what it's like to watch somebody you love who is aging deteriorate. >> reporter: during the q&a, the president faced tough questioners. >> i'd love to have a debate. >> reporter: jack lane challenged the president to explain how private insurance companies can repeat against the government? he repeat add refrain he used in other town halls, taking a shot at the u.s. postal service. >> ups and fedex are doing a lot better than the post office. >> reporter: afterwards lane said he wasn't satisfied with mr. obama's answer on the public option. >> i asked for in my question, i didn't want generalities or philosophical arguments. >> reporter: did the president hint that the public option may not be in the final bill? not quite. >> the public option, whether we have it or don't have it, is not t
. >> whenever america has set about solving our toughest problems, there have always been those that sought to preserve the sta cuss quo by scaring the american people. >> reporter: he dealt directly with end-of-life procedures in a very personal way. >> i just lost my grandmother last year. i know what it's like to watch somebody you love who is aging deteriorate. >> reporter: during the q&a, the president faced tough questioners. >> i'd love to have a debate....
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in america? >> no. >> so if the jobs are in america, it's american johns jobs? >> because they are working there and supporting our economy. >> what kind of jobs do you want to have available to you when you grow up? >> buyology. >> that's a good job for us, a health care job. >> i'm not sure net. >> international celebrity or fashion designer. >> i want to be animal saver. >> interior decorator on broadway. >> what about making our firefighters as investors and teaching? >> no, because they have no moral and no souls. >> start paying it back and secure that money for our future. >> how would you like to be a magician? come on, man. that guy is eating fire. that's pretty cool. >> that is probably a bad idea, kids. don't try this at home! >> 1-2-3! >> you have a unique skill. >> thank you. >> the nice thing about a capitalistic and creative economy is you can make a living because you can do something not many people can do. >> that's true. ♪ >> i think there should be more tourism. i think peop
in america? >> no. >> so if the jobs are in america, it's american johns jobs? >> because they are working there and supporting our economy. >> what kind of jobs do you want to have available to you when you grow up? >> buyology. >> that's a good job for us, a health care job. >> i'm not sure net. >> international celebrity or fashion designer. >> i want to be animal saver. >> interior decorator on broadway. >> what about making...
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this is how corporate america creates the illusion of a grass roots movement to support their own interests. this is what they do. they are professionals. this is an industry. to talk about these town hall events as some organic outpouring of average american folks who have concerns about health care is to be willfully blind as to what is really going on which is professional pr operatives generating exploitive, manufactured, strategically deployed outrage in order to line their own pockets. these pr spin meisters get paid a lot of money for doing it. the corporations they work for get to kill legislation that would hurt their profits. the real people who they launch into these town hall settings after they're told that health care reform is a secret commie plot to kill old people and mandate sex changes, those real people get more and more and more angry and more and more and more alienated. and ultimately they get left like the rest of us with a health care system that is broken and doesn't work in the interests of the american people but does work in the interests of the corporations tha
this is how corporate america creates the illusion of a grass roots movement to support their own interests. this is what they do. they are professionals. this is an industry. to talk about these town hall events as some organic outpouring of average american folks who have concerns about health care is to be willfully blind as to what is really going on which is professional pr operatives generating exploitive, manufactured, strategically deployed outrage in order to line their own pockets....
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his legacy, public service, and his concern for america's least powerful. as he said so many years ago, the work goes on, the cause endures, and the dream will never die. that's all for this edition of "headliners & legends." i'm lester holt. thanks for watching. >>> the kennedy brothers they stirred the country's blood and maddened their rivals, bill sapphire, richard nixon's speechwriter put it this way, when you beat a kennedy, you beat the best, but the problem is nobody did. following the death of senator edward kennedy, here's the "hardball" political story of how these extraordinary brothers sought the american presidency. >> let the words go forth. >> we have the capacity to make this the best generation. >> let us offer new hope. >>> in the 1950s, politics meant men in gray flannel suits, guys like dwight eisenhower, they were dull, stodgy, sexless. then in 1956 someone new appeared on the political radar. at the democratic convention in chicago, a young and in the process catapulted himself onto the national stage. his name was jack kennedy. >> i
his legacy, public service, and his concern for america's least powerful. as he said so many years ago, the work goes on, the cause endures, and the dream will never die. that's all for this edition of "headliners & legends." i'm lester holt. thanks for watching. >>> the kennedy brothers they stirred the country's blood and maddened their rivals, bill sapphire, richard nixon's speechwriter put it this way, when you beat a kennedy, you beat the best, but the problem is...
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steve clemons, of the new america foundation. as always, thank you for sorting it out for us. >> thanks, keith. >>> i don't know what this is but from this distance, sure looks like it's broken. speaking of which, lou dobbs is not reacting well to seeing his ratings drop like a stone after he embraced the birthers. so today he embraced michelle malkin and he embraced the crazy. "worst persons" ahead on "countdown."sh suffer from post party sickness syndrome? there's a revolutionary cure. it's called cascade all-in-one actionpacs. and it's like adding the ultimate button to your dishwasher. because it has the power to pre-wash... dissolve... and rinse the whole mess away. so in the morning your dishes will feel like new again. and so will you. cascade complete all-in-one actionpacs. for a perfect clean, every time. >>> "bests" in a moment, and the son president george w. bush never had. first, so you know who gets screwed on this president's birthday? all of the august 4thers, roger clemons, rocket reshaad, frankie ford who sang "
steve clemons, of the new america foundation. as always, thank you for sorting it out for us. >> thanks, keith. >>> i don't know what this is but from this distance, sure looks like it's broken. speaking of which, lou dobbs is not reacting well to seeing his ratings drop like a stone after he embraced the birthers. so today he embraced michelle malkin and he embraced the crazy. "worst persons" ahead on "countdown."sh suffer from post party sickness syndrome?...
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they're all lucky for america. you know, we've lost him, and he was already a giant, and now i think he becomes even more of a giant and continues to affect american life and make us fight harder and try to work together more as he did in the senate and elsewhere. a joiner of people, a fighter for causes who never talked about himself, was in pain ever since he had that airplane accident in 1961, which is when i met him, and never talked about that, never talked about himself. was only interested in other people and causes and those he fought for with every fiber in his body and would never give up, but nothing was ever personal. >> senator, i know that -- i mean, you mentioned you and ted kennedy knew each other for a long time. i think so many people can appreciate that there is a special burden or a special challenge when you have a name that's a famous name in the world of politics and anything else. i wonder if you ever talked about that connection that you had and sort of shared anecdotes and stories. >> i'm
they're all lucky for america. you know, we've lost him, and he was already a giant, and now i think he becomes even more of a giant and continues to affect american life and make us fight harder and try to work together more as he did in the senate and elsewhere. a joiner of people, a fighter for causes who never talked about himself, was in pain ever since he had that airplane accident in 1961, which is when i met him, and never talked about that, never talked about himself. was only...
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times and bad, including five previous recessions, re/max agents have provided the kind of experience america relies on to get the job done. today, in the worst housing market most of us have ever seen, that experience is more important than ever. find out what re/max can do for you. nobody sells more real estate than re/max. some pharmacies make you work for it with memberships and fees. but not walmart. they have hundreds of generic prescriptions for just $4 for up to a 30-day supply or $10...
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steve clemons, of the new america foundation. author of "the foreign policy blog, the washington note." as always, thank you for sorting it out for us. >> thanks, keith. >>> i don't know what this is but from this distance, sure looks like it's broken. speaking of which, lou dobbs is not reacting well to seeing his ratings drop like a stone after he embraced the birthers. so today he embraced michelle malkin and he embraced the crazy. "worst persons" ahead on "countdown." limb: dude that was sick! i've been hangin' up there for, what, like, forty years? and then - wham - here i am smacking the pretty off that windshield of yours. oh, what you're looking for an apology? well, toss another coin in the wishing well, pal. it's not happenin'. limb: hey, what's up, donnie? how you been? anncr: accidents are bad. anncr:but geico's good ding! with onsite windshield replacement. the amazing always infinity. ♪ it's astonishingly flexible. ♪ unbelievably soft. ♪ and has an amazing material... that's 4x more absorbent than you may need
steve clemons, of the new america foundation. author of "the foreign policy blog, the washington note." as always, thank you for sorting it out for us. >> thanks, keith. >>> i don't know what this is but from this distance, sure looks like it's broken. speaking of which, lou dobbs is not reacting well to seeing his ratings drop like a stone after he embraced the birthers. so today he embraced michelle malkin and he embraced the crazy. "worst persons" ahead on...
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steve clemens, of the new america foundation. as always, thank you for sorting it out for us. >> thanks, keith. >>> i don't know what this is but from this distance, sure looks like it's broken. speaking of which, lou dobbs is not raeeacting well to seeing h ratings drop like a stone after he embraced the birthers. so today he embraced michelle malkin and he embraised the crazy. "worst persons" ahead on "countdown." taking its rightful place in a long line of amazing performance machines. this is the new e-coupe. this is mercedes-benz. progressive.the new e-coupe. call or click today. >>> "bests" in a moment, and the son president george w. bush never had. first, yso you know who gets screwed on this president's birthday? all of the august 4thers, frankie ford who sang "sea cruise" and louis armstrong. louis armstrong? let's play "oddball." >>> and we begin with a sad story out of kingfisher lake near peterboro, england. benson, the celebrity karp is dead. benson, named after the cigarette brand benson hedges because of the cigar
steve clemens, of the new america foundation. as always, thank you for sorting it out for us. >> thanks, keith. >>> i don't know what this is but from this distance, sure looks like it's broken. speaking of which, lou dobbs is not raeeacting well to seeing h ratings drop like a stone after he embraced the birthers. so today he embraced michelle malkin and he embraised the crazy. "worst persons" ahead on "countdown." taking its rightful place in a long line of...
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you have to admit. >> not that she hates the pictures of america, she just hates america. >> that's not right, joe. >> she appreciates good photography, she just hates the subject. >> you know the thing is, you may consider loving america -- comparing america to trench collapses. >> i'm just saying. >> i will not apologize for loving my country. just stop. just knock it off. >> hey, anybody see this yesterday? the golf. >> i watched that because i was waiting -- >> going head-to-head to the guy you had to think was going to get blown out of the water. the guy from south korea that most people frankly never heard of unless you watch too much golf. tiger was 14-0 in tournaments he had the lead in the final round. mumbling to himself there. he did stay par to shoot 7 under and seven bogeys including this one on the 17th hole. gives the chance now to 37-year-old y.e. yang. there he is, knocking in steady all day on a sunday. shot a 70, beat tiger by three strokes and became the first asian-born player to win a major tournament on the pga tour. first time in 15 tries, as i said, that tiger h
you have to admit. >> not that she hates the pictures of america, she just hates america. >> that's not right, joe. >> she appreciates good photography, she just hates the subject. >> you know the thing is, you may consider loving america -- comparing america to trench collapses. >> i'm just saying. >> i will not apologize for loving my country. just stop. just knock it off. >> hey, anybody see this yesterday? the golf. >> i watched that because i...
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let's open up the bars in america on saturdays. let's invite people in, and let whites and blacks, they want to have beer and whatever else that they will serve to the president and the vice president, serve that to everybody, and start talking about it and the best way to start sleting people start first with their grievances alex. >> i -- >> the things that bother them about imams and stereotypes. that's how we can start moving forward. >> i want to thank you for bringing the conversation. moving it forward. i can't believe it's only 7:25. you are up and ready to go. carl jeffers, good to see you. >> my pleasure. >> coming up here on msnbc saturday, a lot happening next week in the jackson family saga. we're going to have a look at what's at stake when the family heads to court. (announcer) don't go unnoticed don't blend in don't be ordinary, boring or bland in other words don't be so mayo we are our unique one of a kind flavor we are miracle whip and we will not tone it down this haircolor is a washout! try nice 'n easy... with
let's open up the bars in america on saturdays. let's invite people in, and let whites and blacks, they want to have beer and whatever else that they will serve to the president and the vice president, serve that to everybody, and start talking about it and the best way to start sleting people start first with their grievances alex. >> i -- >> the things that bother them about imams and stereotypes. that's how we can start moving forward. >> i want to thank you for bringing...
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not something new as it offered america in that election. i think that's a real problem, and again, i'll go back to what peter said, which is if the economy comes charging back, a lot of the problems the president is looking at, and headed for, will, i think, dissipate somewhat. >> peter real quick, because i'm still out of time, but -- >> the only point i'll make here, alex, is that he needs to get back on the change message that he's making real change in this country. >> okay -- >> because he's lost that a little pit. >> but the tax and spend moniker attributed to the democrats. is that going to be a problem? >> absolutely. and he said it's going to be a problem, and health care has to be neutral and we've got to bring this deficit down. there's no question that's going to happen. a strong economy will do that. >> okay thank you for being succinct. i'm going to send you a tv hug to you both. i'll see you next half hour. thank you. >>> getting away on vacation, making a big deal of it. making it pay off on your pocketbook. you must be look
not something new as it offered america in that election. i think that's a real problem, and again, i'll go back to what peter said, which is if the economy comes charging back, a lot of the problems the president is looking at, and headed for, will, i think, dissipate somewhat. >> peter real quick, because i'm still out of time, but -- >> the only point i'll make here, alex, is that he needs to get back on the change message that he's making real change in this country. >>...
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the safest thing to be in america is a grandmother apparently. and so i aspire to that but it looks unlikely. i just think that particularly when you get into the third reich imagery we're way past and cannot support that and can't allow that. the long history of this, mayor daley used it from 1960. there's a long history of using this. what i was wondering about from david, what he said about the message not getting through. that must be incredibly frustrating because they actually haven't had that experience, have they? >> no, they haven't had that experience and the president has talked about it both privately and publicly that he has to be thinking about how he communicates this but we talked about on "meet the press" on sunday, the issue is he's made a decision that he does not want to dictate to congress. he wants to let chuck grassley and others do their negotiations, see what they can actually produce and that it seems likely when they come into the fall the president will weigh in more specifically about what he'd like to see. but in a v
the safest thing to be in america is a grandmother apparently. and so i aspire to that but it looks unlikely. i just think that particularly when you get into the third reich imagery we're way past and cannot support that and can't allow that. the long history of this, mayor daley used it from 1960. there's a long history of using this. what i was wondering about from david, what he said about the message not getting through. that must be incredibly frustrating because they actually haven't had...
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we're america's health insurance companies. supporting bipartisan reform that congress can build on. tylenol doesn't interfere with certain high blood pressure medicines the way aleve metimes can. that's one reason why doctors recommend tylenol more than any other brand of pain reliever. my daughter was with me. i took a bayer aspirin out of my purse and chewed it. my doctor said the bayer aspirin saved my life. please talk to your doctor about aspirin and your heart. i'm going to be grandma for a long time. what's in it for me? i'm not looking for a bailout, just a good paying job. that's why i like this clean energy idea. now that works for our whole family. for the kids, a better environment. for my wife, who commutes, no more gettin' jerked around on gas prices... and for me, well, it wouldn't be so bad if this breadwinner brought home a little more bread. repower america. i hope our senators are listening. >>> we are back with what you need to know. today, authorities investigating a mass murder in brunswick, georgia. >> e
we're america's health insurance companies. supporting bipartisan reform that congress can build on. tylenol doesn't interfere with certain high blood pressure medicines the way aleve metimes can. that's one reason why doctors recommend tylenol more than any other brand of pain reliever. my daughter was with me. i took a bayer aspirin out of my purse and chewed it. my doctor said the bayer aspirin saved my life. please talk to your doctor about aspirin and your heart. i'm going to be grandma...
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plotting for 9/11 and separate that question out for whether it's the right thing of the united states of america to do and there are two separate questions and they really should not be co-mingled because we're never going to get the full answer to whether torture works in even very, very limited circumstances. you got the wrong information from the person being tortured. >> great to have both of you. thanks so much. >>> right now an out of control wildfire just north of los angeles is threatening 12,000 homes and governor arnold schwarzenegger has just declared a state of emergency in four counties due to wildfires throughout the state. the largest fire is the so-called station fire in los angeles. it has scorched 134 square miles of land so far. that fire actually doubled in size overnight and officials warn it could double again in the coming days. i'm joined now from lakeview terrance from jay gray. >> emergency may be an understatement here. the situation is dire and getting worse, according to firefighters. more than 2,000 on the ground right now fighting on the front lines and also attack
plotting for 9/11 and separate that question out for whether it's the right thing of the united states of america to do and there are two separate questions and they really should not be co-mingled because we're never going to get the full answer to whether torture works in even very, very limited circumstances. you got the wrong information from the person being tortured. >> great to have both of you. thanks so much. >>> right now an out of control wildfire just north of los...
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gmu is consistently described as one of the most wired universities in america. what does that mean? >> george mason university from its early days has been very much involved in information technology. this begins by supporting the information technology community of northern virginia and beyond and making sure that we have plenty of technology on the campus to support our students, faculty, and staff. we take information technology very seriously. it probably does not hurt that i am also a computer scientist. we view the new technologies as the pencil of old. you have got to have them. when they work, everyone takes them for granted. when anything goes wrong, people notice it because they have become so dependent on information technology for research, communicating, for doing the business of the university. >> what kind of investment does george mason make in the hardware and computers? >> we make sure it the most senior levels that there is a commitment to information technology. i have a chief officer that reports directly to me. she sits in on all the major
gmu is consistently described as one of the most wired universities in america. what does that mean? >> george mason university from its early days has been very much involved in information technology. this begins by supporting the information technology community of northern virginia and beyond and making sure that we have plenty of technology on the campus to support our students, faculty, and staff. we take information technology very seriously. it probably does not hurt that i am...
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this is about america's future. that is what is at stake. that is why health insurance reform is so important. that is why we have to get this done, and why we will get this done by the end of this year. >> i am bob mcdonnell from virginia. times are tough in our state, and in yours. yesterday's jobs report is yet another reminder that families and small businesses are struggling as unemployment remains high. here in virginia, we face unemployment rates at a 25-year high. as i travel throughout our state, i listen to our people who are concerned about the jobs they have, worry about finding the jobs they need, and concern about what jobs will be available for their children in the years ahead. as a father five, i share those same concerns. that is why our main goal in virginia is to bring people together to create new jobs and more opportunities all across our state. we want government at all levels to be a partner in promoting small business an entrepreneur ship. as republicans, we believe you create those new jobs by keeping taxes and regu
this is about america's future. that is what is at stake. that is why health insurance reform is so important. that is why we have to get this done, and why we will get this done by the end of this year. >> i am bob mcdonnell from virginia. times are tough in our state, and in yours. yesterday's jobs report is yet another reminder that families and small businesses are struggling as unemployment remains high. here in virginia, we face unemployment rates at a 25-year high. as i travel...
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gm used consistently described as one of the most wired universities and america. practically, what does that mean? >> guest: it has been involved in information technology. this begins by supporting the information technology community, also making sure we have plenty of technology on campus to support our students, faculty and staff. we take information technology very seriously. it probably doesn't hurt that i, as the president, and a computer scientist. we view these technologies for our students and faculty, like the council of old, you have got to have them, it is fascinating when they work, everyone takes them for granted. when something goes wrong everybody notices because everyone has become so dependent on information technology for research, learning, communicating, doing the business at the university. >> host: what kind of investment does george mason makes in hardware and computers? >> guest: at the senior level of the university we make sure there is a commitment to information technology. i have a chief confirmation officers who reports directly to
gm used consistently described as one of the most wired universities and america. practically, what does that mean? >> guest: it has been involved in information technology. this begins by supporting the information technology community, also making sure we have plenty of technology on campus to support our students, faculty and staff. we take information technology very seriously. it probably doesn't hurt that i, as the president, and a computer scientist. we view these technologies for...
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i alsohink it is a wonderful day for america. >> it doesn't mean there was not debate over controversial "why is latina -- "wise latina" comment. >> i hope that she actively defends her impartiality against objective influences and prejudices. >> there were rallies on the national mall and watch parties around washington. it secured her future. unless there is a complete meltdown, according to one senator, she was then. >> it is a victory, but i do not know if it is a big victo. he did not try to put someone on the court that would reshape the court for a generation. >> she will be sworn in on saturday in two separate ceremonies. it will be the first one opened to television in the court's history. >> and quite a few people from our area say the judge as a role model for hispanic children. >> as a hispanic woman, she has gone pretty far. >> some people we spoke with hope that she will inspire a community struggling to deal with issues like poverty and discrimination. >>> of the senate is about to vote for more funding for the cash for clunkers program. there is a $2 billion extension to
i alsohink it is a wonderful day for america. >> it doesn't mean there was not debate over controversial "why is latina -- "wise latina" comment. >> i hope that she actively defends her impartiality against objective influences and prejudices. >> there were rallies on the national mall and watch parties around washington. it secured her future. unless there is a complete meltdown, according to one senator, she was then. >> it is a victory, but i do not...
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it has been taking that northwesterly track and recurbing away from north america. it is probably going to clip atlantic canada when you think of sunday in to monday morning. and again the ramifications locally for area beaches will be rough surf as we think about the weekend escape forecast. i know you want to see the seven day. here you go. have at it. my pick of the weekend is sunday. by then lower humidity, slightly lower temperatures. we will keep that gem of a weather forecast in to next week. it will be gorgeous here next monday and tuesday. back to you. >>> we have been hearing rumors for mondays now about a new face in the race for prince georges county executive. gentlemen, good to have you with us. it will be obvious why politics and sports are together in this segment but let's turn to the politics. mr. dean are you in the race for prince georges county executive. >> yes, i have declared to run for county executive for prince georges county. as you know we are term limited. i'm coming off the council in 2010. i have developed and gained a tremendous amou
it has been taking that northwesterly track and recurbing away from north america. it is probably going to clip atlantic canada when you think of sunday in to monday morning. and again the ramifications locally for area beaches will be rough surf as we think about the weekend escape forecast. i know you want to see the seven day. here you go. have at it. my pick of the weekend is sunday. by then lower humidity, slightly lower temperatures. we will keep that gem of a weather forecast in to next...
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ken burns is doing a pbs documentary on the national parks, america's best idea. the site is blocked on white house computers, but the press decided there was correspondence twittering aawy. -- away. mitt romney planning another run for president. he will have a book out in march. it is called "no apology: the key to american greatness." the virginian governor will deliver the party goes a national response -- the parti's national response. >>> we're on your side with a chance to save on back-to-school shopping. virginia is waiving its 5% sales tax on clothing and school supplies. the holiday applies for clothes and shoes priced up to $100 and school supplies priced up to $20. d.c. and maryland cancelled due to dget problems. >>> the people in hawaii are bracing for storms that make landfall early next week. they're stocking up with essentials. a public works department is filling sandbags. they're taking people and that might need extra medical attention. nothing like tha around here, i hope. >>> no, sir. we're looking at hotter weather. i don't think any of us a
ken burns is doing a pbs documentary on the national parks, america's best idea. the site is blocked on white house computers, but the press decided there was correspondence twittering aawy. -- away. mitt romney planning another run for president. he will have a book out in march. it is called "no apology: the key to american greatness." the virginian governor will deliver the party goes a national response -- the parti's national response. >>> we're on your side with a...
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. >> president obama praised her confirmation calling today a wonderful day for america. sotomayor will be sworn in saturday on live tv. another first for the supreme court. >>> congress hit the accelerator on the cash for clunkers program. the senate joined the house, approving an additional $2 billion for nding. that bill now awaits president obama's signature. the rebate program's initial $1 billion had expired and only ten days. and officials expect new funding will last through labor day. >>> the race to become virginia's next governor. turning to our area. democrat hoping his party's biggest star can give him the run for governor a boost. prident obama, attended a rally and fund raiser for him tonight in tyson's corner. while republican bob mcdonald opened a sccampaign office in alexandra. derek? >> if you closed your eyes and listened. almost seemed like a presidential campaign rally. all about the race for the virginia governor seat and for democrats nationwide and republicans there is a lot riding on this race. polls show him trailing his republican opponent, bob
. >> president obama praised her confirmation calling today a wonderful day for america. sotomayor will be sworn in saturday on live tv. another first for the supreme court. >>> congress hit the accelerator on the cash for clunkers program. the senate joined the house, approving an additional $2 billion for nding. that bill now awaits president obama's signature. the rebate program's initial $1 billion had expired and only ten days. and officials expect new funding will last...
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enough to keep this technology here in america, based in america rather than another country. a lot of this will be very fungible. i do not want to import energy. i do applaud, again, the american recovery and reenlistment -- reinvestment act. we wanted us to have a major impact on this issue. this is a major step forward on an electric cars and batteries. i do worry that we may be missing the opportunity for allowing our markets to -- >> your concern is very well founded and were now by recent history. the technology behind the photovoltaic cell was developed here, and now other countries have the lead in developing that technology. the technology behind the prius battery was developed in the u.s., and now it is commercialized elsewhere. we need to keep the technology is here. programs like the one announced yesterday, programs like the bill in the house, are essential to make sure the united states leads to clean energy revolution. quickset think americans would be surprised to learn that that technology -- >> i think americans would be surprised to learn that that technolog
enough to keep this technology here in america, based in america rather than another country. a lot of this will be very fungible. i do not want to import energy. i do applaud, again, the american recovery and reenlistment -- reinvestment act. we wanted us to have a major impact on this issue. this is a major step forward on an electric cars and batteries. i do worry that we may be missing the opportunity for allowing our markets to -- >> your concern is very well founded and were now by...
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. >> this is not the america i knew. i don't want it going his way. this administration is nuts. enough is enough. >> reporter: democrats want to win virginia to show that obama and the agenda is popular. republicans want to win virginia in order to show they are on the rebound and they are on the comeback trail. >> reporter: recent polls show the republican mcdonnell is leading the race but we will see if the appearance with ' obama will change the numbers. >>> in more you have until monday to post your comment on the budget plan. we told you about this last month about the state website that has been designed for public comments. the board of public works plans to cut $280 million in spending to help address budget woes. you can get links to both sites by going to our website at wusa9.com. click on virginia news or maryland news, depending on where you live and we will have car crash test results in our next "living $mart" segment. that is coming up in 30 minutes. >>> okay. while friends and family mourn the loss of loved ones in that deadly gymnasium shooting near pittsburgh,
. >> this is not the america i knew. i don't want it going his way. this administration is nuts. enough is enough. >> reporter: democrats want to win virginia to show that obama and the agenda is popular. republicans want to win virginia in order to show they are on the rebound and they are on the comeback trail. >> reporter: recent polls show the republican mcdonnell is leading the race but we will see if the appearance with ' obama will change the numbers. >>> in...
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viagra, america's most prescribed ed treatment, can help you enjoy... a more satisfying sexual experience. ready to talk to your doctor? find out how at viagra.com ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. don't take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain... as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting... more than four hours. stop taking viagra and call your doctor right away... if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. 20 million men have had the "viagra conversation." ask your doctor if viagra is right for you. ♪ viagra! >> it probably came as a surprise to no one when the wife of gov. mark sanford said she was moving out of the governor's message. she says she plans to spend the upcoming school year with their sons near charleston. this comes weeks after her husband admitted to having an affair. the governor admits that the move is the best decision f
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at bank of america, it practically does. use the bankamericard power rewards visa credit card and earn rewards like cash back with every purchase. cash you can put into savings. or even use to help pay down your credit card balance. it's one of the many ways we make saving money in tough times a whole lot easier. >>> taking a look at some of the day's research calls today, the latest upgrades and downgrades, clothing maker pvh, phillips vanheusen upgraded to overweight from neutral. they think there's going to be margin expansion and they also said global growth opportunities look good. the firm hikes the price target up ten bucks to $37 per share. jpmorgan also raised its opinion on avery dennison. they're now overweight from neutral on that one as well. they say the label and office supply maker is well positioned to benefit as demand rebounds from cyclically depressed levels. and lastly, regions financial, also a buy from neutral at bank of america merrill because the company may be close to raising enough capital to cove
at bank of america, it practically does. use the bankamericard power rewards visa credit card and earn rewards like cash back with every purchase. cash you can put into savings. or even use to help pay down your credit card balance. it's one of the many ways we make saving money in tough times a whole lot easier. >>> taking a look at some of the day's research calls today, the latest upgrades and downgrades, clothing maker pvh, phillips vanheusen upgraded to overweight from neutral....
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to be healthier so we grow big and strong. >> reporter: the president said he plans to talk more to america's young people about improving education. a national address is scheduled for early next month. french fries and mango. i love this kid. that sounds like lunch champions. damon, who is the lead reporter for his school's in-house tv station has also interviewed joe biden and colin powell. he is after my job! >>> hotels in ocean city are getting a surprise inspection. what fire investigators are looking for on abc 2 news at 6, which starts now. >> now abc 2 news at 6. >> not your typical stolen car case. in fact, it might be the last place where you would worry that could happen. good evening. i'm marybeth marsden. an eastern shore couple's brand- new car was stolen right out of the garage of the dealership in easton. the car was recovered, but as abc 2 news linda so reports, the couple's record deal far from over. >> reporter: elizabeth and kevin weiss never thought they would be stuck driving a rental just months after buying a brand-new car. >> i feel like we're being punished for some
to be healthier so we grow big and strong. >> reporter: the president said he plans to talk more to america's young people about improving education. a national address is scheduled for early next month. french fries and mango. i love this kid. that sounds like lunch champions. damon, who is the lead reporter for his school's in-house tv station has also interviewed joe biden and colin powell. he is after my job! >>> hotels in ocean city are getting a surprise inspection. what...
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: the white house today said it deeply regrets the scottish decision and many families from here in america are outraged over the release. >> this is the video many people never wanted to see. ab dell acrod relieving a prison in scotland. but today the scottish justice secretary said the release was motivated by scottish values to show mercy. >> let justice be served, but mercy be showned. compassion and mercy are about upholding the beliefs that we seek to live by, remaining true to our values of the people, no matter the severity of the provocation, or the atrocity perpetrated. >> reporter: but this move has angered many people, especially famy members of those who died during the lockerbie attack. >> we do not believe he should have been released. they said it's -- he showed no compassion for those on board the flight. >> reporter: this morning on fox 5 morning news, ilene man ety, whose son died on the flight, believed the scottish government was being pressured for the release. >> i believe he was getting pressures from the churches in scotland and the u.k. families who for whatever be
: the white house today said it deeply regrets the scottish decision and many families from here in america are outraged over the release. >> this is the video many people never wanted to see. ab dell acrod relieving a prison in scotland. but today the scottish justice secretary said the release was motivated by scottish values to show mercy. >> let justice be served, but mercy be showned. compassion and mercy are about upholding the beliefs that we seek to live by, remaining true...
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i think i was the first elected official in america to use a computer to communicate with my constituents. we typed in the daily house floor schedule, what bills requester being considered by -- were being considered b the texas house. i almost succeeded into dialing up into the state mainframe computer. i wanted to download bill information and share that with the public, and that aggravated the speaker of the texas house and the leadership in january of '87. no one had ever heard of such a thing, and it was just not done, but i did succeed finally. i did it on my own. actually that was the first, also, i think electronic town hall meeting because i did live dial-up sessions where peoe could text me, they would type in questions, and i would answer them on the keyboard, and i remember there was a blind gentleman who used his computer, he had a voice recognition system that would read text to him, and and he said that was the first time he knew what was going on in his government because his computer would read it aloud to him. so it wasanuary of of '87, and i've used computers aggressive
i think i was the first elected official in america to use a computer to communicate with my constituents. we typed in the daily house floor schedule, what bills requester being considered by -- were being considered b the texas house. i almost succeeded into dialing up into the state mainframe computer. i wanted to download bill information and share that with the public, and that aggravated the speaker of the texas house and the leadership in january of '87. no one had ever heard of such a...
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